Note: That of Europe and our Atlantic coast is Sphyræna spet (or S. vulgaris); a southern species is S. picuda; the Californian is S. argentea.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A large edible fresh-water fish of Australia and New Zealand
(Thyrsites atun).
BARRAGE
Bar"rage, n. Etym: [F., fr. barrer to bar, from barre bar.] (Engin.)
Defn: An artificial bar or obstruction placed in a river or water course to increase the depth of water; as, the barrages of the Nile.
BARRAMUNDI Bar`ra*mun"di, n. [Written also barramunda.] [Native name.] (Zoöl.) (a) A remarkable Australian fresh-water ganoid fish of the genus Ceratodus. (b) An Australian river fish (Osteoglossum Leichhardtii).
BARRANCA
Bar*ran"ca, n. Etym: [Sp.]
Defn: A ravine caused by heavy rains or a watercourse. [Texas & N.
Mex.]
BARRAS
Bar"ras, n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: A resin, called also galipot.